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Then the maid who kept the door said to Peter, "Are you also one of this man`s disciples?" He said, "I am not."
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The Frailty of Self-Confidence
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight the shocking contrast between Peter's recent bravado with the sword and his immediate collapse before a servant girl. His self-confident courage is described as 'smoke.' This serves as a powerful warning against self-reliance, reminding believers that true strength and bravery are found only in the Lord, not in human resolve.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another disciple. Probably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who lived in Jerusalem and, not being a G…
The maid (η παιδισκη). Feminine form of παιδισκος, diminutive of παις. See Mt 26:69. When "the maid the portress" (apposition).
19th Century
Anglican
On Peter’s denials, compare Notes on Matthew 26:69-75, and see in this Gospel John 13:38.
Art not thou also one of this man’s di…
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Baptist
Then went out that other disciple which was known unto the high priest and spake unto her that kept the door and brought in Peter. Then saith t…
Apparently Peter’s first statement of denial accompanied his admittance to the courtyard; the last occurred somewhat later, perhaps just as Jesus w…
16th Century
Protestant
Then the maid that kept the door said to Peter. Peter is introduced into the high priest’s hall; but it cost him dearly, for, as soon as h…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then says the damsel that kept the door unto Peter She being relieved, either by her father, if porter, or by a fell…
Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist describes how our Lord was taken by the officers and led before the leaders. He is first led to one leader, Annas, and…
